Books published by publisher Abingdon Press

Have you ever needed a Bible lesson QUICK! This resource solves your problem. Super Simple Bible Lessons contains sixty Bible lessons covering both the Old and New Testaments. Each lesson includes a story, a Bible verse, and a super simple craft activity that will reinforce the story. Each craft activity is reproducible. Make as many copies as you need for your class of two or twenty. An easy-to-use index helps you locate specific stories for the children.

With illustrations and instructions, Sign & Say Bible Verses for Children is a resource for teaching favorite Bible verses in American Sign Language. The volume features verses from both the Old Testament and the New Testament Common English Bible. This resource contains easy-to-understand instructions and clear illustrations, and can be used with children ages 3­-12.

For adult readers of the NRSV who want a consistent Bible-reading experience for the children in their home or church, this NRSV Children’s Bible is one that kids 8 to 12 will enjoy reading. Children will: • memorize key verses of Scripture that will stay with them for a lifetime, • learn and understand the will and attributes of God, • continue to seek and align their life to God's will, • learn about people and places of the Bible, • learn to apply the Scripture in their lives today. This new NRSV for children contains callouts that provide content designed to enhance the NRSV text. Icons draw attention to the specific types of callouts. • PATH—The will of God, God's words, the message of Jesus. • COMPASS—What the Bible says about how to align your life with God's will. • FLASHLIGHT—Key verses worth memorizing. • POINT SIGN—Facts about the Bible lands and life in Bible times.

The pastor of one of today’s most dynamic churches illumines the basic principles of attracting the unchurched to the Christian message.Using the story of Bob, a successful swimsuit salesman whose business takes a turn for the worse when he moves to Alaska, Adam Hamilton reminds us that all of life is about sales. Whether we are in a job interview, a candidates’ debate, or a classroom, we are selling something: our skills, our convictions, our selves. The same is true of presenting the gospel to the unchurched. In leading a friend to a saving relationship with Christ, in inviting them to join us at church, we are presenting them with something that we believe they need, that will make all the difference in their life. Yet if we don’t understand what we are presenting, who we are presenting it to, if we don’t believe in the message we are offering, or if we don’t believe that people need that message more than anything else, then we will not be faithful witnesses to it. In short, says Hamilton, if we don’t understand some of the most basic principles that all successful salespersons know, then we will not succeed in presenting the message of Christ to those who most need to hear it. By telling the humorous and quirky story of Bob trying to sell swimsuits in the Arctic, Hamilton explains the fundamental concepts of sales that also apply in how we spread the gospel message. Drawing on his experience as the leader of one of the country’s fastest-growing churches, he offers pastors and other Christian leaders solid, simple guidance on how to share the faith, and grow one’s congregation.

Following Jesus doesn’t guarantee sunny skies and smooth sailing. In fact, the waters of life are often tumultuous, crashing over us. Sometimes we can feel that we’re drowning in a sea of confusion, division, frustration, complacency, or disillusionment. We need more than a shallow faith to survive these deep waters.Into the Deep is an invitation to dive headfirst into a life of courageous faith. With endearing warmth and authenticity, Lauren Gaskill shares how she and others have learned to swim with Jesus in the deep waters of life—facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and chronic illness—only to discover a more authentic, enduring faith that cannot be shaken by circumstances. In addition to examining the character of God and the lives of women and men of the Bible who chose to dive deeper with God, she provides practical examples and tools that help us take our faith to the next level by learning to make decisions by faith alone, control our reactions to overwhelming situations, and live a life rooted in love.Get ready to exchange fear and frustration for the boldness, courage, and holy confidence that lead to a life of deep faith and joy!

A tree is more than its various parts, and those parts nourish us in different ways. Just so, God is more than the Father who gives life; the Son who came to earth and lived, died, and rose again for our salvation; and the Holy Spirit, the power and life of God within the hearts of those who love God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit make themselves known to us in very different ways, and yet they are all God. God provides for us the nourishment we need to live full and happy lives. For ages 6-8

Long, long ago, in a land far away, lived a perfect little tree named Small Pine. Small Pine hoped to maintain its perfect form and be selected by the Queen as her Christmas tree. But as the warm-hearted little tree gave shelter to birds, rabbits, and deer in the forest, its branches became damaged. Fortunately, the Queen had a different idea of perfection...Young readers will want to read and reread the story of how Small Pine's love and charity for its friends helps make it the most "perfect" Christmas Tree of all.This magnificently illustrated story of a warm-hearted Christmas tree will surely become one of the most beloved classics of future generations. Schneider's storytelling will enthrall children and adults alike.

Introduce young children to the Bible with the new Deep Blue Bible Storybook for children ages 3-6. The Bible Storybook contains 146 stories written in language young readers can understand. Plus, the Bible Storybook is organized in a way that helps children begin to learn the books of the Bible and practice beginning Bible skills. The illustrations are sure to delight young children. Also includes fun "piggyback" songs and prayers.

Multi-cultural stories relate five of the parables Jesus told. In "Sarai Sees Jesus", a child of Bible times learns what Jesus meant in the story of the good neighbor; "The Little Seed That Grew" relates the parable of the mustard seed through its growth in a Hispanic farm village; in "Keetah's Special Day", a Native Amercian child learns through watching the storytelling dancers that God's love is like that of a forgiving father; in "Jody Learns About Good Soil", as Asian American child learns that we can help God by making our lives good places to grow things, and in"Kweisi and the Two Houses", an African child learns that God's live is like a house built on a rock. Ages 6­-8.

A Map for Life’s Unexpected Journey For generations, The Hobbit has been loved and shared by readers who thrilled to the challenges faced by Bilbo Baggins and a band of stout-hearted dwarves on a dangerous quest. Now Devin Brown teases out the themes woven into Tolkien’s timeless story, revealing life lessons about loyalty, selflessness, friendship, and dedication—lessons as precious as a golden ring. Discover these (and more) valuable truths from Bilbo’s journey—without the danger of being eaten by a dragon: • When Adventure Comes Knocking, Let It In (Even if It Makes You Late for Dinner) • Have Your Friends’ Back (Someone Has Yours) • Be Fond of Waistcoats, Pocket Handkerchiefs, and Even Arkenstones (Just Don’t Let Them Become Too Precious) "Devin Brown makes the labyrinthine world of Tolkien's Middle-earth easily accessible. He shows how a love of reading about dwarves, elves, wizards, and hobbits is also good for you." -- Charlie W. Starr, author, Light: C. S. Lewis's First and Final Short Story "Devin Brown has established himself as a leading scholar in both Tolkien studies and Lewis studies, combining thorough research and fresh insight with sprightly, readable prose." -- David C. Downing, author, Looking for the King: An Inklings Novel "Hobbitish charm and wizardly wisdom." -- Philip Tallon, author of The Poetics of Evil "Devin Brown’s uncanny knack for unpacking big ideas is incredibly engaging. He presents important themes in such a way that readers immediately realize they are learning something significant." -- Greg Bandy, filmmaker, director of C. S. Lewis: Why He Matters Today